Between two bends of the Seine from Freneuse

Right from the start, this walk offers beautiful views of the woods of Bonnières-sur-Seine. As you pass through Rolleboise, you’ll be treated to a succession of superb panoramic views of the Seine and the Ilon basin. Near Méricourt, you’ll see the lock and other views of the river, then at Freneuse, you’ll discover views of the Seine cliffs on the opposite bank.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 13.74 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 10 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 90 m
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    Descent: - 99 m

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    Highest point: 118 m
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    Lowest point: 14 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park of a mini-mart and a fast-food outlet on Rue des Voies Vaches.

(S/E) Opposite the mini-market, head right and climb a flight of steps leading to a street; turn left here and follow it for a few metres. Then turn right onto Rue du Terrier Rouge. At the end of this street, continue along the path that extends it until you reach a T-junction.

(1) Turn left towards an aerial. A little further on, turn right. Ignore the turn-offs to the right and follow the path to the left.

(2) At the fork immediately ahead, turn right towards the south, heading towards the high-voltage power lines. Ignore a path branching off to the left.

(3) At the crossroads, head diagonally left and, at the next junction, turn right, then ignore a path branching off to the right.

(4) At the next junction, continue straight ahead. Walk past the Rolleboise cemetery, ignoring all side paths until you pass a gourmet restaurant.

(5) At the next three-way junction, follow the central lane (marked by a yellow sign on a 40 km/h speed limit sign). Pass close to the leisure centre.

(6) Cross the D113 (there is a pedestrian crossing a few metres to the left) and take the Chemin du Grand Voyer until you reach a T-junction.

(7) At the viewpoint (marked by a cross), turn left onto Rue Vieille Côte. Turn right immediately behind a metal sculpture, then cross the Route des Crêtes and take Chemin Rural No. 11 (wooden sign). Continue along thisPR® path, heading north-north-east, until you reach the D124, which you should cross to the right with care.

(8) Turn immediately left. Continue along this path, ignoring all side tracks, until you reach the D37.

(9) Cross it carefully and head to the right. A little further on, cross a junction and take the lane opposite, Rue du Chante Coucou. Cross Chemin de la Vallée, then cross Chemin des Vignes à Monsieur by first turning right then left, and walk along the left-hand side of the Stade Jean-Pierre Bauve. At the junction, go straight ahead. At the T-junction, first turn right then left at the corner of a cemetery and follow a path marked in yellow which leads to the banks of the Seine.

(10) Turn left and walk along the river on your right. Ignore a turn-off on the left (marker 17) and continue along the banks of the Seine.

(11) A little further on, at the first house, leave the main path and head right, keeping as close to the river as possible. Walk past several sports fields on your left.

(12) At a junction, just after a stone bench, cross a small ditch and continue along the Seine.

(13) At the next junction, turn left. Continue straight on, ignoring all side roads, until you reach a T-junction (opposite a shopping centre).

(14) Head right onto Rue du Général de Gaulle, then cross the D113 at the pedestrian crossing. Turn onto Rue des Voies Vaches and take the first left to quickly return to the start (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 31 m - Car park at a mini-market on Rue des Voies Vaches
  2. 1 : km 1.5 - alt. 74 m - T-junction
  3. 2 : km 2.27 - alt. 116 m - Southern junction towards high-voltage power lines
  4. 3 : km 3.19 - alt. 117 m - T-junction
  5. 4 : km 3.72 - alt. 110 m - Junction – Rolleboise Cemetery
  6. 5 : km 5.02 - alt. 73 m - Three-way junction after the restaurant
  7. 6 : km 5.52 - alt. 68 m - Crossing the D113
  8. 7 : km 7.09 - alt. 64 m - Viewpoint at Méricourt
  9. 8 : km 8.52 - alt. 51 m - Crossing the D124
  10. 9 : km 9.63 - alt. 32 m - D37 road
  11. 10 : km 10.71 - alt. 17 m - Seine [la]
  12. 11 : km 11.4 - alt. 17 m - Junction
  13. 12 : km 11.87 - alt. 16 m - Crossroads - Ditch
  14. 13 : km 12.6 - alt. 16 m - Crossroads
  15. 14 : km 13.3 - alt. 26 m - Rue du Général de Gaulle
  16. S/E : km 13.74 - alt. 31 m - Car park at a mini-market on Rue des Voies Vaches

Notes

Bonnières station, line J: approx. 1 km from the start
From the station, Place du 8 Mai 1945, take Rue de la Gare towards the town centre, then turn left onto Avenue de la République. Cross the bridge and turn right onto Rue des Voies Vaches.

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Signposting: a quick reminder.

Worth a visit

Numerous viewpoints along the circular Seine loops between (4) and (5) and between (6) and (7).
Views of the Seine cliffs between (10) and (13).

Méricourt
Horseshoe-shaped sculpture of a giant bird by Jean Luc Leleux.

You can combine this route with the walk suggested on Visorando: Discovering the Châtillon Belvédère gazebo in the Rosny Forest.
From (3), turn right to reach (9) on this walk (approx. 450 m).

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
COCHARDMOD
COCHARDMOD

Thanks!
I can confirm that... there was mud in the "corner". I was out walking nearby!

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bvaladon
bvaladon

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant start, but after that, this season has been all about the mud

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COCHARDMOD
COCHARDMOD

Thank you!

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ealet
ealet

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A well-described route with varied scenery and stunning views of the Seine,
we came across quite a few hunters on this Sunday morning (between 7 and 8)
thanks to the author for sharing this

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COCHARDMOD
COCHARDMOD

Did you hear the cuckoo clock during your snack break? Did you have any change on you?!

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mmartincl
mmartincl

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Today, 14 August 2023, there were seven of us (two women and five men) setting out to explore the trails of this hike “between two bends of the Seine”.
We were blessed with gentle sunshine and a light breeze that kept us nice and cool throughout this 13 km route with a 90 m elevation gain.
We enjoyed the beautiful scenery in the woods of Bonnières-sur-Seine, and as we passed through Rolleboise, a succession of superb panoramic views unfolded: Port L’Ilon, the lock and the Mericourt dam, along with other vantage points over the Seine; and at Freneuse we were able to admire the cliffs of the valley on the opposite bank.

On the way back, we had a snack, as always with great appetite, in the shade at the entrance to the ‘Chemin du Champ Coucou’

Thanks to the guide, and see you on Monday for another walk.
Best wishes.

Claude M

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COCHARDMOD
COCHARDMOD

It’s always a pleasure to share my walks!

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NONOTTE
NONOTTE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with beautiful views of the Seine.
We really enjoyed it.

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COCHARDMOD
COCHARDMOD

-I'm happy for you!

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lilounetskaia
lilounetskaia

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

My eldest son and I walked this long route. The scenery is varied and the views are superb. It wasn’t difficult at all.

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